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Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Promote Use Of Medical Simulation Technology
Colleagues,
As reported in Medical News Today...Reps. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) and Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) recently introduced a bill (HR 855) that seeks to promote increased use of medical modeling and simulation technology to reduce health care costs and medical errors, CQ HealthBeat reports. M&S allows physicians to practice difficult medical procedures through virtual reality technology. The legislation would authorize $50 million for fiscal year 2010 to establish M&S "centers of excellence" to expand development of the field and fund grants for academic and professional organizations.
Read on at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/140360.php
ENJOY!
CC
As reported in Medical News Today...Reps. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) and Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) recently introduced a bill (HR 855) that seeks to promote increased use of medical modeling and simulation technology to reduce health care costs and medical errors, CQ HealthBeat reports. M&S allows physicians to practice difficult medical procedures through virtual reality technology. The legislation would authorize $50 million for fiscal year 2010 to establish M&S "centers of excellence" to expand development of the field and fund grants for academic and professional organizations.
Read on at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/140360.php
ENJOY!
CC
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